Danty set to start for France against Springboks
epa09733203 France's Jonathan Danty (C) followed by Italy's Toa Halafihi (L) during the Six Nations round 1 rugby match between France and Italy at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, France, 06 February 2022. EPA/YOAN VALAT

Danty set to start for France against Springboks

Jonathan Danty has been named to start France's Autumn Nations Series Test against South Africa this weekend head coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday.

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Goosen relishing the chance to represent South Africa again
Johan Goosen of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa on August 20, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Goosen relishing the chance to represent South Africa again

Johan Goosen is delighted to be back in the green and gold when South Africa 'A' team face Munster at the Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork on Thursday.

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Boks tweak squad for France Test with Libbok on bench
Manie Libbok of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 training session for the Stormers at Bishops Diocesan College on 26 October 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Boks tweak squad for France Test with Libbok on bench

Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has named five changes to his squad while including flyhalf Manie Libbok on the bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille.

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Mostert, Hendrikse determined to come back stronger against France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Brady/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13608515ag) Franco Mostert South Africa Captain's Run, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 04 Nov 2022

Mostert, Hendrikse determined to come back stronger against France

Springbok lock Franco Mostert and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse say the team is determined to improve their performance after falling short against Ireland this past weekend.

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Kolisi: We plan to give everything against Ireland
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Brady/INPHO/Shutterstock /BackpagePix(13608515r) Siya Kolisi South Africa Captain's Run, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 04 Nov 2022

Kolisi: We plan to give everything against Ireland

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says his side have to be "effective and disciplined" in order to defeat Ireland in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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Etzebeth: Ireland are a well-rounded team
Eben Etzebeth of South Africa tackled by Will Jordan of New Zealand during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand, at Mbombela Stadium, in Nelspruit on6 Auagust 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Etzebeth: Ireland are a well-rounded team

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says facing the No 1 ranked team in the world will be a "great test" for them when they take on Ireland in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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Erasmus expects “tough battle” from Ireland
Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939l) South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber and South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Erasmus expects “tough battle” from Ireland

SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus says he knows what to expect when the Springboks come up against Ireland in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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